The Chemistry and Technology of Coal. – 3a edition
The demand for coal use (for electricity generation) and coal products, particulary liquid fuels and chemical feedstocks, is increasing throughout the world. Traditional markets such as North America and Europe are experiencing a steady increase in demand, whereas emerging Asian markets, such as India and China, are eitnessing a rapid surge in demand for clean liquid fuels.
Contenido:
Part I. Character and Properties.
1. Occurrence and Resources.
2. Classification.
3. An Organic Sediment.
4. An Organic Rock.
5. Recovery.
6. Preparation, Transportation, and Storage.
7. Mineral Matter.
8. Coal Analysis.
9. Coal Properties.
10. Organics Constituents.
11. Solvent Extraction.
12. Chemical Reactivity.
13. Thermal Reactivity.
Part II. Technology and Utilization.
14. Combustion.
15. Electric Power Generation.
16. Carbonization.
17. Briquetting and Pelletizing.
18. Liquefaction.
19. Liquefaction Processes.
20. Gasification.
21. Gasification Processes.
22. Clean Coal Technologies.
23. Gas Cleaning.
24. Chemicals from Coal.
25. Environmental Aspects of Coal Use.
26. Coal and Energy Security.
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